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Iran Vows to Rebuild Bombed Nuclear Sites, Rejects Direct U.S. Talks

Oman is pressing for renewed indirect diplomacy, signaling a narrow opening despite verification gaps and restored UN sanctions.

Overview

  • President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will reconstruct damaged nuclear facilities “stronger than before” and reiterated that Iran’s program is for civilian purposes.
  • Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out direct negotiations with Washington but said a deal is possible through intermediaries and called U.S. conditions unacceptable.
  • Araghchi affirmed Iran will not halt uranium enrichment and will not negotiate over its ballistic missiles, which he described as a non‑negotiable defense capability.
  • Iranian officials said enriched nuclear material remains buried at bombed sites and was not moved, as the IAEA reports limited access and recent activity at facilities.
  • Oman urged Tehran and Washington to resume talks, and Iran acknowledged receiving diplomatic messages, with UN sanctions restored by the E3 still in effect.